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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.47, 231.44 and 102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.47, 231.44 and 102.93 is: 154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.47 : 231.44 = 102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.47/231.44 = 102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.47x = 231.44 × 102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.47x = 23,822.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,822.12/154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.22

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